Research Coordination - Generalist

University Classification: Research Coordination-Generalist
Job Code: 8352RG
Employee Group: Civil Service
Fulltime, Exempt
Supervisor: Jessica Simacek

A full-time (100% FTE) Research Coordination-Generalist position is open at the U of M TeleOutreach Center at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB). The TeleOutreach Center at MIDB is focused on the use of telehealth technology innovation to improve access to and quality of support for developmental, behavioral health, and emotional services and supports in childhood, youth, and across the lifespan.

About the Position

The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) is dedicated to fostering the healthy brain function of children across the lifespan with the mission to set and maintain a healthy trajectory for all children toward positive life outcomes through early neurobehavioral and mental health assessment, innovative targeted interventions, informed policymaking, compassionate child-advocacy, and community education. The MIDB's mission of basic and clinical research in the field of neurobehavioral development is supported by multiple service hubs including: TeleOutreach, Analytics, Informatics, Neuroimaging, Center for Neurobehavioral Development, Translational Neuroscience, Neuromodulation, and Community Engagement and Education.

The Research Professional 2 is to provide support for the University of Minnesota Telehealth Innovation site of the A Research Collaboratory to Explore Best Practices for Expanding Access to Care Through Expansion and Support of Telehealth Care for Children and Families with Behavioral Health Needs ("Telehealth Research Collaboratory"). This position requires superior organizational, communication, problem-solving, training and technical support, and data management skills, as well as intervention experience preferably with some telehealth exposure.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical, Training, and Technical-Assistance, and Research Related Intervention Responsibilities (50%)

• Engage in direct implementation of intervention activities with children, families, provider organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Monitor effective education, training and technical assistance processes related to early or school age intervention.
• Manage work plans, timelines and resources to meet project goals.
• Conduct events (teleconferences, webinars, meetings, etc.) for diverse audiences including state and federal department of education staff, educators, parents and researchers.
• Provide timely reporting on project to PI and Co-I's.
• Assist in maintaining databases within the TeleOutreach project, including requirements for privacy and confidentiality.
• Assist with developing sustainable networks to increase access to intervention pathways for children, adolescents and families across regions of the State.

Outreach Development (25%)

• Work with the Primary Investigator (PI) to implement a multi-year plan for outreach activities related to research, training, and technical assistance pathways to expand the reach of intervention for children with or at risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities in Minnesota.
• Engage in state initiatives and networks for expansion and outreach across Minnesota.
• Work with local and extension stakeholders, University project PI, staff, faculty, and students to strategically engage in outreach and expansion activities related to TeleOutreach and utilization of existing resources and partnerships across regions in Minnesota.
• Foster and develop teamwork that builds a sustainable partnership between the program, participants and communities.
• Engage in development activities, coordination and provision of training and technical assistance for future project sites.
• Travel to and engage with future and current project sites and teams.
• Interact with national and local/state leadership personnel and advisory boards related to project activities and outcomes.

Operational and Project Coordination Responsibilities (25%)

• Assist in the coordination of research, training and technical assistance projects, including the ability to organize information, coordinate team members, meet project aims in a timely manner.
• Adhere to Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements for research projects.
• Assist in conducting events (teleconferences, webinars, meetings, etc.) for diverse audiences including state and federal department of education staff, educators, parents and researchers.
• Participate in meetings and conferences, communities of practice and advisory panels where research and policy finding are disseminated, and information is gathered for future research and technical assistance.
• Assist with summarizing and reviewing project data to inform project decisions, research, training and technical assistance dissemination.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least six years.
• Ability to travel within Minnesota and nationally.
• Clinical or educational experience related to early and/or school-aged intervention with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Experience with disability or behavioral health field in delivering intervention to children or youth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in education, educational psychology, special education, child development, psychology, social work, public health, curriculum and instruction or related field and two years of professional experience or an advanced degree.
• Credentials or certifications achieved related to early or school-aged intervention (e.g. Behavior Analyst, Registered Behavior Technician, Speech and Language Pathologist, etc.).
• Experience collaborating with and meeting the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse children, families and communities.
• Experience with State systems and intervention pathways for children with or at higher likelihood for neurodevelopmental disabilities and/or behavioral health needs.
• Experience with data collection systems, systematic assessments.
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish, Hmong or Somali.

The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) is dedicated to fostering the healthy brain function of children across the lifespan with the mission to set and maintain a healthy trajectory for all children toward positive life outcomes through early neurobehavioral and mental health assessment, innovative targeted interventions, informed policy-making, compassionate child-advocacy, and community education. The MIDB's mission of basic and clinical research in the field of neurobehavioral development is supported by its Neuroimaging core, which fosters collaborations within departments at the University of Minnesota and across institutions to build teams with the highest possible degree of expertise.

Pay Range: Enter minimum - maximum hourly rate in currency format; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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